Definitions
to long for; to gaze at
Etymology
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睎 is a phono-semantic compound expressing the thoughtful gaze of longing. Its left component, the semantic radical 目 (mù, eye), provides the core action of directing one's vision. The right component, 希 (xī), serves as the phonetic element while also evoking a sense of hope or aspiration. Together, they form the concept of looking forward with desire. Historically prominent in classical poetry and prose, 睎 distinguishes itself from ordinary verbs for seeing by emphasizing the emotional intent behind sustained observation.
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